Presidents Message

Tim O’Gorman

President’s Message

March 2024

As February draws to a close, I hope everyone is drying out. March has crept up on us and easter is at the tail end of the month.  The membership returns look very good with only sixteen members that haven’t turned in their dues.  Although we don’t have a tour scheduled for March, we do have a Barbeque scheduled for March 16th at Tom Leroux’s shop along with the monthly garage. I am not too sure much work will be done on cars; however, I know there will be a lot of BBQ tasting.     

70th ANNIVERSARY: The Board is working on getting pins, and shirts commemorating the Club’s anniversary.  This is going to coincide with Signal Hill’s 100th Anniversary and events.  Please check out the Signal Hill updates, in the Mag News, and if you can participate, please join us at the various events.  

PROGRAMS: The February program was a very interesting talk by a writer for the Press Telegram on the history of Long Beach and its development through the 20th century.  The curator for the Point Fermin Lighthouse gave us a glimpse of the program scheduled for April before the lighthouse tour.  The March program will be about the Montana 500 by Sony Bishop.  We still have openings for September, October and November so let me know if you have any ideas.

FYI: The San Diego National Tour in June still has spots available.  Gene Carrothers shared that when making hotel arrangements there may be a better deal on ORBITS and Doug Mullin found a good deal on Expedia.  So, if you are going to on the National Tour look around for a deal.  Also, there is planning afoot for those wanting to drive to the Tour, stay tuned for further developments.  

Respectfully Submitted

Tim O’Gorman